"Molisch's test" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Austrian botanist Hans Molisch. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Molisch's test
  1. A chemical test for the presence of carbohydrates, based on the dehydration of the carbohydrate by sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid to produce an aldehyde, which condenses with two molecules of phenol to produce a red or purple compound. Wikipedia link: Molisch's test Synonyms: Molisch reaction

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